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Friday, August 11, 2017

A little housewarming gift for my sister I whipped up this plant stand super fast and I'm sharing the tutorial so you can make one too!

For reference this pot is 12" diameter at the upper most portion and 8" diameter at the base. The pot itself is 9 1/2" tall so you can make adjustments as needed based on your pot size.

I finished this plant stand in gloss white which is a nice contrast against wood floors and grey planter. You can finish however you like - stain, paint, maybe a fun color or dip the legs - the possibilities are endless.

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

It's that time of year - back to school - and I secretly happen to love back to school for so many reasons: structure, schedule and hooray for learning! With that I decided we needed a large chalkboard wall calendar so my kids can see exactly what's happening in the upcoming days.

You can make any painted surface into a chalkboard using this coating it's that simple. I will say that darker painted surfaces are going to work better because you will be able to see the chalk. However chalk does come in a huge variety of colors so if you want to mix it up an go with a light paint color, add the chalkboard coating and then use dark chalks I say go for it!

I will share the complete tutorial down below to make this chalkboard wall calendar.

Monday, July 31, 2017

Christmas in July is nearly over but I still have a few mini tool ornaments left to share. Today it's these mini paint rollers, cute on their own but even better when paired with the mini tool tree collection:

Scroll down below for links to all the mini tool tutorials and step by step instructions on how to make the paint roller ornaments.

I might be biased but I do think everything is cuter in miniature including these mini spray paint ornaments. Part of the mini tool tree ornament collection these spray paint cans are fairly simple to make.

Saturday, July 29, 2017

Everyone needs a toolbox, it's one of those necessities in life. Even cuter would be a mini toolbox ornament! As part of the tool tree ornaments series I'm sharing how to make these simple toolbox ornaments.

Happy to have you joining me for Christmas in July, it's never too early to start thinking about holiday decorations and gifts.

Friday, July 28, 2017

Looking for a vintage, weathered finish that's easy to apply and available in many colors? I just painted my outdoor coffee table using DecoArt's Vintage Effect Wash in white and I'm extremely happy with the results.

This color wash paint goes on super smooth and easy with great coverage. I painted this outdoor table over 3 weeks ago before taking these photos and the finish hasn't faded one bit. This table stays outside in hot sun, humidity and rain so I expect the finish will age a bit in the elements but so far it's like new.

Thursday, July 27, 2017

* This post is sponsored by The Home Depot and includes affiliate links.

It's no secret that my workshop happens to be outside so I end up moving all my tools in and out every time I want to work. Easy portability is key and today I'm sharing 4 tools that help make up the portable workshop. Even if you have an amazing indoor workshop you might want to consider some of these portable tools for your space.

That would be a clean photo of my workshop. I've shared a messy version many times on Instagram but now I have this amazing rolling toolbox system from Husky so I can bring all the hardware and tools out in one swoop!

The only issue is my basement storage area is two steps down:

(Side note: we live in a 1740 saltbox farmhouse that had a dirt floor basement until about 1994 when they dug 24" down to add footers, steel support posts, french drains and a proper floor.)

See how I take the Husky rolling toolbox filled with about 80 pounds of hardware and tools right up those steps and out to my workspace with ease:

Never in a million years would I have thought I'd be installing a fence, by myself, with posts and rails. It seemed like a rather big job but I'm here to tell you it's actually fairly simple and I did it all myself.

Monday, July 17, 2017

Continuing on with the Christmas in July series today I'm sharing the mini paint brush ornaments.

If you're just tuning in welcome to Christmas in July and all the tutorials for my mini tool tree ornaments. I hope to share the step-by-step instructions for all of the mini tools so you can make your own.

Thursday, July 13, 2017

Want to make a statement with some wall art but aren't exactly a fine painter? If you can color in the lines then I promise you can make a beautiful piece for your wall.

This mosaic wall art is simply 1" squares painted in a fun pattern.

I used DecoArt's new Americana premium acrylic paint for this project. It's available in 47 colors and I think you're going to love the visocity which almost guarantees more control. No drippy paint running away from you, it's medium thickness moves with ease only where you want it to go.

Bonus I am giving one lucky reader 10 tubes of Americana premium and 2 brushes to get you started!

Scroll down below to enter this giveaway.

For all the details on how to make this mosaic wall art click over to the DecoArt blog here.